About the Candidate.
Detail-oriented Legal Secretary and Administrative Professional with experience supporting attorneys in litigation, company secretarial, and general legal administration. Strong background in document drafting, court filings, diary management, and client communication. Known for maintaining confidentiality, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. I am a South African national who has recently immigrated to the Netherlands and am fully authorised to work without the need for visa sponsorship. English-speaking and currently learning Dutch.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
U.S. Litigation, Commercial Law
Years Experience:
4
Current and Previous Roles:
Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary / Corporate Governance Support
Relevant Experience.
Legal Secretary
Years experience:
4
Key Responsibilities:
Drafted civil and commercial litigation documents and procedural filings.
Prepared applications, notices, affidavits and supporting documentation. managed electronic court filing systems and digital case platforms.
Compiled, indexes and paginated litigation bundles.
Tracked litigation deadlines and procedural timelines.
Managed attorneys diaries, consultations and hearings.
Liased with clients, external counsel and enforcement officers.
Assisted with insolvency, eviction and dispute resolution matters. Conducted legal research to support litigation matters.
Prepared billing documentation and tracked billable work.
